Because the site provides a platform for independent media in countries where freedom of expression is under threat. There are many organisations supporting such journalists, but there needs to be one focal point where they can post articles, comments, forum discussions and raise the alert when their media operations are at risk. Media Helping Media provides that platform.

Nominated by David Brewer, 23 February 2007

David Brewer selfless dedication to free press and freedom of expression in developing countries is unrivalled. he set this up from nothing for no reason than his belief in freedom for media and it has grown into an invalluable resource and point of support for organisations throughout the world.

Nominated by keith doyle, 27 February 2007

Because media persons working under a constant threat needs the support and exchange of ideas provided by the site. Especially the exchange of new ways of deploying new media is rewarding and very promising for the future of independent journalism. A print newspaper can be closed by the government; news on the web, via mobile phones and other channels, are not that easy to shut.

Submitted by Claus Sølvsteen, 24 February 2007

The sites are especially meant as a best medium to be away from threat from any governments or individuals. There is always a need of a common platform for journalists from where they can exchage both views and news. I think Media Helping Media fits this criteria.

Submitted by TP Mishra, 25 February 2007

MHM also serves as a great "radar" for smaller media freedom abuses that don't make the radar of mainstream press or press freedom organisations. Hence its importance.

Submitted by Patrice, Zürich, Switzerland, 26 February 2007

Media Helping Media to us has been one of the most helpful and innovative sites that we have come across of late. Our station has been bombed, and it has been closed down, and our reporters and trustees have been locked up, but it is the support of organisations such as Media Helping Media that makes us feel less lonely.

Submitted by David Masunda for Radio Voice of the People, 26 February 2007

Dave Brewer has fostered a community dedicated to sharing information, insight and ideas about media independence. MHM is a first port of call for anyone interested in showing solidarity or offering assistance to journalists fighting for their freedom.

Submitted by Mike Mullane, 27 February 2007

The website puts the focus on countries and regions where freedom of expression is a dream rather than a reality. But the website is not the mouthpiece of a lobby organisation. It is a platform for likeminded people who share a vision of media serving as a tool - a tool to help improve people's lives by creating a free(er) society, i.e. a society where dialogue flows freely and is not being stifled by the powers that be. The beauty of the website is that it also offers a platform where professionels who share that vision can offer their know-how to help others work towards that "better society".

Submitted by Beat Witschi, Switzerland, 28 February 2007

It is best as it communicate the massage and story of displaced person for the support and for the protection. let it cover every conor of the world to collect the fact news of the people. Let this site be the site of the people not for individual.

Submitted by I Love Bhutan, 02 March 2007